Visa information

Visa options:

Participants, attendees and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

• Visitor (subclass 600)(Business stream) visa.  For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600

• Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601).  For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#tab-content-1

• eVisitor (subclass 651)(Business Stream) visa.  For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

Participants, speakers or other contributors that will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

• Temporary Activity (subclass 408)(Invited Participant) visa (where there is an inviting Australian organisation).  For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity
• Temporary Work (subclass 400)(Short Stay Specialist) visa (where there is no inviting Australian organisation).  For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400

New Zealand passport holders:

Most New Zealand citizens who enter Australia on a New Zealand passport do so under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. New Zealand citizens who enter Australia under this arrangement do not have to apply for a visa before travelling. They are granted a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) on arrival in Australia, subject to meeting certain health and character requirements.  New Zealand citizens who hold a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) are allowed to work.

Australian border requirements:

Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. Please see the attached factsheet for COVID-19 international travel information including travel exemptions, vaccinations status, and pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements.  For further information regarding travel restrictions and exemptions, please use the following link: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions